Deputy Constable Ira Gibson, Bell County Constable's Office, Kentucky

Deputy Constable Ira Gibson

Bell County Constable's Office, Kentucky

End of Watch Thursday, June 18, 1925

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Ira Gibson

Deputy Constable Ira Gibson was shot and killed as he and another deputy constable were searching a wooded, mountainous area near Edgewood for two suspects.

The suspects opened fire in the darkness, shooting both deputies in their backs. Deputy Gibson was killed instantly. The other deputy was slightly wounded and was able to return to town to seek help.

One suspect was arrested and acquitted. The second man fled the area but was arrested in Tennessee 12 years later. He was returned to Bell County in 1937 where he was tried and also acquitted.

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Acquitted

alcohol violation

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Deputy Constable Gibson,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Bell County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 18, 2025